Rutgers University Astrophysics Colloquium

What role should scientists play in public policy nationally or locally? Do we have any more of an obligation than others to participate in the political process? While technical issues are clearly within the natural purview of a scientist, is a science background equally as valuable in dealing with the economy or education? These are some of the questions I will raise during my talk, where I will use lessons learned from my personal career trajectory (research post-doc to science education/outreach to politics) to highlight my perspective on the intersection of science and public policy.